Bids and Tender Manager at Nondera Energy Services Limited

Nondera Energy Services is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company that provides telecommunications, engineering, procurement and technical assistance and drilling services to clients in the energy sector.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bids and Tender Manager

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are currently seeking a competent and knowledgeable bid manager to join our team. As a bid manager, you will identify potential bid submission opportunities, create bid-winning strategies, conduct research, develop and submit technical and commercial bids and proposals, negotiate with stakeholders, lead procurement activities as needed, and collaborate with other team members to ensure successful bid outcomes. You must be able to create compelling proposals while staying within budget and deadlines.
• Ideal candidates should have a sound understanding of the upstream oil and gas industry, be technically sound, and be able to communicate and negotiate with various stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify bid submission opportunities
• Prepare and submit competitive technical and commercial bids
• Conduct research and brainstorm key points to include in the bid.
• Strategically source to support bid proposals
• Craft persuasive and detailed proposals
• Perform risk assessment and address issues and concerns appropriately
• Ensure all bid deadlines are met - liaise with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors
• Keep track of all costs and manage budgets
• Work closely with project managers and senior personnel
• Conduct team briefings once bids have been secured
• Review RFQ/RFP received from existing or prospective clients, manage and assign tasks according to priorities
• Lead bid overview meetings with sales managers, technical consultants, and operations to set bid strategy and preparation guidelines
• Manage all supplier and partner agreements renewal and contracts.
• Supervise all internal and external communication to guarantee daily tasks and assignments are consistently responded to in a timely manner
• Track all ordering activities with suppliers /vendors to meet delivery deadlines, improve overall margin, and maintain it in the company's profit plan.
• Price and contract negotiations to ensure competitiveness and commercial advantage.
• Support the finance department in invoicing-related matters to avoid delays in payment receipt from clients.
• Manage the procurement process.

Job Requirements / Qualifications
Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 2nd Class Upper
• PMP certification is an advantage

Experience:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in bids and tenders, project procurement, and executing contracts in key industries which should be at the manager level.
• Substantial experience in packaging and submitting competitive and successful technical and commercial bids for upstream activities related to drilling services, engineering services, technical assistance, and other related upstream engineering services.
• Vast experience in packaging NIPEX-level bids.
• Very strong experience in the sourcing process.

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of NURPC, NIPEX, and NCDMB licensing and permitting processes.
• Relevant training and certifications in bids, tenders, procurement, and supply chain management is an advantage.
• Excellent industry knowledge and a willingness to keep up with trends.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal abilities
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Deadline-driven and committed to excellence
• Strong attention to details
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Application Closing Date
13th October, 2023.